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Schools open up as Qatar drops blended learning system

The decision comes as Qatar sees a significant drop in Covid-19 cases that has prompted the country to ease restrictions and measures. The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has…

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94% staff vaccinated as ministry launches ‘back to school’ campaign

Authorities have been encouraging all teachers and administrative staff to get vaccinated to ensure safety on school grounds. Around 94% of teachers and administrative staff in all public and private…

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What Netflix’s ’Al-Rawabi School For Girls’ tells us about bullying

From a counsellor’s perspective, there are many takeaways from the new Netflix show ‘Al-Rawabi School for Girls.’ Bullying is a disruptive imbalance of power, writes Chereen Shurafa. Whether it leaves…

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QF students donate school supplies to Afghan refugees as academic year kicks-off

Qatar’s students participated in a humanitarian campaign to support Afghan children who had been recently evacuated from their war-torn country. Students from Qatar Academy Doha launched a heart-felt initiative to…

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‘Schools should never be targeted’: EAA urges compensation for victims of attacks on education

EAA’s call comes amid concerns over growing violence against students, teachers, and educational institutions. Education Above All (EAA) has called for reparations and compensation for victims of attacks on education,…

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Qatar Museums launches public art competition for students with QAR 25,000 prize

The winner will see their artwork displayed in public places around Qatar. Creative students and fresh graduates can now submit their proposals for the Public Art Competition for a chance…

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Six global education initiatives win Qatar Foundation’s WISE Awards 2021

The winners were chosen for their innovative and impactful solutions to education issues. Qatar Foundation’s international initiative, the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), has announced the six winners of…

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Education ministry warns school fee hikes must be pre-approved

The ministry’s strict regulations come as part of efforts to control private tuition fees in the country. All tuition spikes by private schools and kindergartens must be approved by the…

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Qatar’s schools, psychologists warn of dangerous impact of ‘Squid Game’ on children

Some schools in Qatar sent circulars to parents warning against exposing children to harmful shows, including Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ series. Schools and child psychologists across the country are calling for…

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